Textiles are science: explore the textile industry in your classroom

Textile is scientific is a workshop intended for secondary school students 3 to 5. young people discover the tasks carried out in factories or laboratories in textile companies in Quebec thanks to various manipulations. Discover the content of this free scientific activity and the reservation procedures.

The objectives of scientific animation

Textile is scientific is an activity linked to the school program, designed in collaboration with the Quebec Textile Industry Sectoral Workforce Committee.

The objective of this scientific activity is to discover the textile industry and its professions. In addition, young people apply scientific principles and use tests specific to this industry.

The content of the activity

This scientific activity is based on experimentation, problem solving, communication and teamwork.

Students will carry out quality tests on yarns and fabrics of different textile fibers. The objective for young people is to propose one textile fiber rather than another for the manufacture of a product. Here is the list of proposed experiments:

  • Coloring;
  • absorption;
  • waterproofing;
  • plasticity;
  • friction;
  • combustion;
  • breaking strength;
  • elasticity;
  • air permeability;
  • insulation.

This interactive activity will end with a group return. 

Booking terms

Animation, textiles are scientific and for free

The duration of the activity is 75 minutes.

This activity is designed for secondary cycle 2.

Our entertainment team comes to your establishment. 

We provide the equipment necessary to carry out the activity.

Reservations are made online. Complete this reservation form:

Would you like more information before booking? Contact our Turnkey Products Coordinator, Safaa Aoubid, at 438 940-4963 or by email at saoubid@technoscience-rm.ca.

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For more information

Safaa Aoubid
Entertainment Coordinator
438 940-9463
saoubid@technoscience-rm.ca

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